The Foundation was created in 2009 with the aim to manage and supervise the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects of the Group. It focuses on long-term actions in the fields of education, health, environment and poverty alleviation. The Foundation allows a more structured and professional approach to the deployment of the Group’s commitment to social concerns, to which it is profoundly attached since long.

Bread Fruit Tree Planting Project

Apr. 2016 - In 2015, the Currimjee Foundation has supplied 500 plants as pilot project to the District Council of Moka. This initiative will be extended gradually to schools, community centers, public open spaces and accessible areas by riversides across the island.

APSA Foot Care Project

Social Housing Scheme

Apr. 2016 - Since 2009, 78 Concrete-cum-Cis units has been constructed across the island and remitted to the beneficiaries by the Currimjee Foundation. This is a joint long-term project with the National Empowerment Fund. Subsequently, 15 houses were upgraded.

Empowerment at Vallée Pitot

Apr. 2016 - The Foundation has financed some micro-business for some families at Vallée Pitot & which was coupled with training in entrepreneurship & life skills. Tools & other equipment were also donated to some 10 families to start their small business.

Backyard Gardening

Apr. 2016 - In line with its backyard gardening project to encourage self-sufficiency and for better agricultural products for home consumption, trainings were given to more than 250 beneficiaries. 40 breadfruit plants were also distributed.

Leisure/Sports

Apr. 2016 - Continuous support in Leisure & Sports have been provided by the Currimjee Foundation to 250 youths through local NGOs since its inception. The aim was to help to develop their talent and provide to those youths with the proper structure and facilities.

Composting Project

Apr. 2016 - 1,000 compost bins were distributed to the schools of Mauritius to encourage compost making & reduce waste to landfill areas. An Awareness campaign and free distribution of DVDs on compost making were also organized by the Currimjee Foundation.

Rainwater harvesting

Apr. 2016 - The rain water harvesting project was started in 7 schools of the central plateau. After 1 year, at least 40% savings in both units consumed and amount paid on water consumption were saved. The project will be extended across schools of the island.